THE WHIPS ARE CRACKING

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In connection with the Race Meeting held at Taipa Racecourse on Tuesday, 19th November 2002, I report as follows:
Race 4
The Stewards enquired into an incident in the "Weighing enclosure" involving Jockeys J Byrne (Lucky Lad) and E Rosa da Silva (First Horse). Evidence disclosed that approaching the 200 metres Lucky Lad was taken to the outside of Rare Gem's (Apprentice C C Chao) to continue going forward and shortly after Jockey J Byrne the rider of Lucky Lad accidentally struck Jockey E Rosa da Silva the rider of First Horse with his whip. Then after the race Jockey J Bryne the rider of Lucky Lad proceeded to weigh in at the placegetters scales. At the same time Jockey E Rosa da Silva was weighed in at the non-placegetters scales. Jockey E Rosa da Silva then called Jockey J Byrne who then walked down to Jockey E Rosa da Sivla. Shortly after J Byrne turned to walk back to the Jockey's Room, however, Jockey E Rosa da Silva then struck Jockey J Byrne with his whip and punched him. Jockey J Byrne then pushed Jockey E Rosa da Silva with the two rider then grappling before being separated. The enquiry was adjourned to 9:30am on Thursday, 21st November 2002

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Jockeys E Rosa da Silva and J Byrne's enquiry concluded
The MJC Stipendiary Stewards yesterday (21 November) concluded the enquiry into an incident in the Weighing Enclosure involving Jockeys J Byrne (Lucky Lad) and E Rosa da Silva (First Horse) following the running of Race 4 on Tuesday, 19 November 2002.
Further Evidence was taken from Jockeys J Byrne and E Rosa da Silva.
After consideration, Jockey E Rosa da Silva pleaded guilty to a charge under MJC Rule of Racing 61(ii)(b) for misconduct. The particulars being that during an altercation in the "Weighing Enclosure", he struck Jockey J Byrne with his whip. He was subsequently suspended from riding in races for a period of 3 racemeetings effective immediately and a fine of HK$20,000. He may resume riding on Tuesday, 3 December 2002.
Jockey J Byrne was found guilty of having breached MJC Rule 61(ii)(b) for misconduct. The particulars being that his actions in the "Weighing Enclosure" have contributed to the incident where he was struck by Jockey E Rosa da Silva. He was subsequently fined the sum of HK$10,000.